CPT^® 26440, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26440 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.

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In this procedure, the provider performs tenolysis, which releases the flexor tendon of the palm or finger from adhesions. This surgical procedure is limited to either the palm or finger.

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[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 476043, member: 29238"] I would only bill 26440. Opening the radiocarpal joint was a preventative measure taken that is directly related to the tenosynovitis and its in th... [ Read More ]

Tenolysis of flexor carpi radialis

I would only bill 26440. Opening the radiocarpal joint was a preventative measure taken that is directly related to the tenosynovitis and its in the same anatomical location. It would be included.... [ Read More ]

Tenolysis of flexor carpi radialis

[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 475684, member: 29238"] The first diagnosis should not be documented. Per the surgeon there was no ganglion cyst, so it cannot be listed as a diagnosis. Per the surgeon's... [ Read More ]

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